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Easy Teacher Appreciation Mason Jar Snack Mix: Best DIY Gift

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A quick and easy sweet-and-salty snack mix layered in a mason jar, perfect for teacher appreciation gifts. Made with pretzels, Chex cereal, Cheerios, peanuts, M&M’s, and chocolate chips, it comes together in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 1 cup Chex cereal (rice or corn)
  • 1 cup Cheerios (honey nut recommended)
  • 1 cup salted peanuts
  • 1 cup M&M’s
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons melted salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine mini pretzels, Chex cereal, Cheerios, and salted peanuts. Toss gently.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne (if using), and smoked paprika.
  4. Pour butter mixture over dry ingredients and toss gently with a rubber spatula until lightly coated.
  5. Spread seasoned mix in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until fragrant and slightly golden. Let cool completely on baking sheet (about 20 minutes).
  6. Once cooled, layer ingredients in a wide-mouth mason jar: start with seasoned mix, then M&M’s, white chocolate chips, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Repeat layers, pressing down gently after each layer.
  7. Seal jar with lid, tie ribbon around neck, and attach a gift tag with serving instructions.

Notes

Let the seasoned mix cool completely before layering to prevent chocolate chips from melting. Use mini pretzels for easier layering. For nut-free version, replace peanuts with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pretzels and certified gluten-free cereals. For vegan, use dairy-free butter and vegan chocolate chips.

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